October 14, 2025

In 1999 in retreat from mainstream ambivalence the idea of becoming a Troubadour was perversely alluring. Two acoustic guitars, a suitcase, and a round the world ticket. It took a …

March 25, 2025

In March 2020 I was made unemployed.Quite an achievement considering I was, and I remain self employed.Such was the impact of the COVID pandemic.My family were locked down for two …

May 4, 2015

This was originally posted 29 July 2010 but I’m reviving it, because it is awesome.

Definitely my favourite email this year came today from Brisbane. Here’s the note in it’s entirety …

March 31, 2004

This is me, caught by Mike, my sound guy, leaving the fabulous Angel Inn, Hetton, Yorks. I could still wear all black in 2003.

December 16, 2004

Diana is an old friend in LA who is a painter, we were just lucky enough to acquire one her LA sky pieces, it is quite beautiful.

Link to original …

December 16, 2004

Mike Miller is a painter in LA who paints, amongst other things, golf landscapes. I just got a couple of prints for my office. Very nice work.

December 6, 2004

Q – Have you read Dylan’s Chronicles Vol 1? Any opinions?

A – I did read it and found him charming and entertaining. I have heard from various sources that it …

December 6, 2004

Q – I recently tried to hunt down Your version of “Chelsea hotel” and got curious: Have you ever stayed there? Is staying at the Chelsea something that goes with …

December 4, 2004

I wasn’t planning on playing any shows, but Joe’s Pub called.. they had booked my pal Jill Sobule and wondered if I would like to play the late shows after …